Patentable/Patents/US-10643039
US-10643039

Location based situation awareness system and method thereof

Published
May 5, 2020
Technical Abstract

A location based situation awareness system comprises: an antenna located on the processing machine, the antenna is configured to generate a wireless field; an interrogator coupled to the antenna; an identification tag located on the mobile device, the interrogator is configured to scan the identification tag in the wireless field; a data collector located on the processing machine, the data collector is configured to collect a real-time data of the processing machine; and a broker server coupled to the interrogator and the data collector, the broker server is configured to update the real-time data of the processing machine into the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field by a selected one of a plurality of push protocols.

Patent Claims
19 claims

Legal claims defining the scope of protection. Each claim is shown in both the original legal language and a plain English translation.

Claim 1

Original Legal Text

1. A location based situation awareness system adapted to a processing machine monitored by a mobile device, comprising: an antenna located on the processing machine, the antenna is configured to generate a wireless field; an interrogator coupled to the antenna; an identification tag located on the mobile device, the interrogator is configured to scan the identification tag in the wireless field; a data collector located on the processing machine, the data collector is configured to collect a real-time data of the processing machine; and a broker server coupled to the interrogator and the data collector, the broker server is configured to update the real-time data of the processing machine into the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field by a selected one of a plurality of push protocols, wherein the broker server further comprises: a message distributor coupled to the data collector and the interrogator, wherein the message distributor is configured to receive the real-time data of the processing machine and configured to distribute the real-time data into the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field; and a visual model updater coupled to the data collector, wherein the visual model updater is configured to transform the real-time data into a human machine interface.

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Claim 2

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2. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the broker server further comprises: an Ethernet interface, the Ethernet interface is configured to connect an Ethernet.

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Claim 3

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3. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the broker server is based on Socket.IO” or “SignalR” push protocol.

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Claim 4

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4. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the broker server further comprises: a web server coupled to the data collector and the interrogator, wherein the web server is configured to provide at least one web page to the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field.

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Claim 5

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5. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one web page comprises a human machine interface, and the human machine interface corresponds to the real-time data of the processing machine.

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Claim 6

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6. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the broker server further comprises: a connection worker located between the message distributor and the data collector, wherein the connection worker is configured to filter and transmit the real-time data into the message distributor.

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Claim 7

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7. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the broker server further comprises: a connection worker located between the mobile device having the identification tag and the message distributor, wherein the connection worker is configured to transmit the human machine interface to the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field.

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Claim 8

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8. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the identification tag is a radio frequency identification tag.

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Claim 9

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9. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the data collector further comprises: an Ethernet interface, wherein the Ethernet interface is configured to connect Ethernet; and at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to retrieve the real-time data.

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Claim 10

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10. The location based situation awareness system according to claim 1 , wherein the interrogator is configured to inform the broker server about a location information of the identification tag.

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Claim 11

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11. A location based situation awareness method adapted to a processing machine monitored by a mobile device, comprising: creating a wireless field around the processing machine; by using an identification tag, verifying the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field; by using a push connection, pushing a real-time data of the processing machine to the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field based on a selected one of a plurality of push protocols; by using a visual model updater, transforming the real-time data of the processing machine into a human machine interface; and by using a connection worker, distributing the human machine interface of the processing machine to the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field.

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Claim 12

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12. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 11 , further comprising: creating a push connection between an interrogator and a web server based on the selected one of a plurality of push protocols.

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Claim 13

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13. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 12 , further comprising: transmitting a location information of the identification tag to the web server.

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Claim 14

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14. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 11 , further comprising: creating a push connection between the processing machine and a web server based on the selected one of a plurality of push protocols.

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Claim 15

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15. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 14 , further comprising: updating the real-time data of the processing machine to the web server.

Plain English Translation

This invention relates to location-based situation awareness systems, which monitor and analyze real-time data from processing machines to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The problem addressed is the lack of centralized, up-to-date information about machine status, location, and environmental conditions, leading to inefficiencies in decision-making and response times. The method involves collecting real-time data from processing machines, including their operational status, location, and environmental parameters. This data is processed to generate situational awareness, allowing operators to monitor machine performance and detect anomalies. The system integrates with a web server to store and manage this data, enabling remote access and analysis. A key feature is the ability to update the real-time data of the processing machine to the web server. This ensures that the central database is continuously refreshed with the latest information, allowing for accurate monitoring and timely interventions. The system may also include additional functionalities such as alert generation, predictive maintenance, and automated reporting based on the collected data. By providing a centralized, real-time view of machine operations, the invention improves situational awareness, reduces downtime, and enhances safety in industrial environments. The method is particularly useful in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and construction, where real-time monitoring of equipment is critical.

Claim 16

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16. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 11 , further comprising: by using a connection worker, filtering the real-time data of the processing machine.

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Claim 17

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17. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 11 , further comprising: when the identification tag moves to another wireless field, redirecting at least one web page of the mobile device having the identification tag.

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Claim 18

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18. The location based situation awareness method according to claim 17 , further comprising: pushing a real-time data of a corresponding processing machine in the another wireless field to the mobile device having the identification tag in the another wireless field.

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Claim 19

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19. A location based situation awareness system adapted to a processing machine monitored by a mobile device, comprising: a Bluetooth beacon device located on the processing machine, the Bluetooth beacon device being configured to generate a wireless field; a data collector located on the processing machine, the data collector is configured to collect a real-time data of the processing machine; and a broker server coupled to the Bluetooth beacon device and the data collector, the broker server is configured to receive the real-time data of the processing machine from the data collector, to send the real-time data of the processing machine into the Bluetooth beacon device, wherein the Bluetooth beacon device updates the real-time data of the processing machine into the mobile device; the broker server further comprises: a visual model updater coupled to the data collector, wherein the visual model updater is configured to transform the real-time data into a human machine interface.

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Classification Codes (CPC)

Cooperative Patent Classification codes for this invention.

G06K
G06K
G06K
H04W
H04L
H04W
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Filing Date

October 11, 2018

Publication Date

May 5, 2020

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